Lexi, one of my Torti cats, enjoying the sun on my office floor.
Samantha Leigh Wilson
Napping on a Sunday.
Science Says That Creativity Enhances Life
A while ago I wrote and published one of my Original Image Quotes about how creativity feeds the soul. I’ve known this but mostly failed to acknowledge and incorporate it into my life. https://surprisinglives.net/2018/01/07/creativity-nurtures-the-soul/ But my renewed awareness of this life enhancement came from a friend last year. In an email she said; “I’ve realised that the …
“A Cat’s Purr Is Worth A Thousand Smiles.”
Those of you who know me, even the slightest bit, know I adore cats. Especially my baby, Lexi. In fact, I’m pretty sure I’m a prime candidate for becoming a cat lady in my senior years. Here, just for fun is a quote I posted on FB a while back. My daughters are also young cat …
Once Upon A Time…
Who lived in a magic castle… Which she shared with her most precious love… Her fur baby, called Pebbles! And they lived happily ever after. This has been a Fairytale Story by, Surprising Lives.
The World Turned Sweet – Photography And Quotes
A beautiful and fun photographic and quote curation for the word, sweet. By Amanda Ricks. Photography assistance by Samantha Leigh Wilson.
You Are Your Best Thing; Beloved.
Discover through photography and quotes a unique and touching perspective on the word, beloved. Quotes by Toni Morrison featured. Post by Amanda Ricks
As She Sat
Yes, of course, looking completely calm and deep in thought, while she sat, is fact, (i)on the surface. But inside a torrent of discrepant feelings silently raged. This is an entry in the WP Photo Challenge for Satisfaction Photograph of Isis taken by Samantha Leigh Wilson. Writing (and play on words) by Amanda Ricks.
Perspectives On Apocalypse
Fictional Perspectives On Apocalypse 1. Most people hate the rain, ruins their hair and makeup. Gotta wear ugly rain boots, cars splash you when they pass. Some people love the rain. Standing in the pouring rain can be so freeing, and it’s always fun to splash around in the puddles. If you ever wondered how …
Students Honour Indigenous Lands And People
I’m so proud to share a video made by AJ+ featuring my daughter, Samantha (Ricks) Wilson honouring Canada’s Indigenous lands and people.
Black Line Studio, Toronto: Our visit on my daughter’s 18th birthday.
Black Line Studio Toronto, Canada. Tattoos are no longer huge garish things that only people who don’t tend to live in the mainstream wear. Today, every type of person can find, like, and enjoy a tattoo that suits them and expresses their style. Also, people of every age group are now venturing forth and getting their …
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Tea Time At Andy Warhol’s House
A vividly fun photographic project by Amanda Ricks and Samantha Wilson Vivid: (dictionary.reference.com) adjective ~ Striking, bright or intense as colour, light. ~ full of life, lively, animated. ~ presenting the appearance freshness, spirit, etc of life, realistic. ~ strong, distinct or clearly perceptible. ~ forming distinct and striking mental images. This photograph and the …